final year project - progress presentation

Final Year Project - Progress Presentation

Wifi Controlled Robotics Mark Heneghan

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Status SummaryThe project is slightly behind schedule but I am working hard to catch up again.Project to be completed by March 21st.The end goal is to have created a robotic vehicle, which can be controlled via Wifi using Gumstix, over the internet using a webpage.

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ProgressHave created, tested and fitted power supplies to Robot.Have created opto-isolator circuits to protect hardware when using gpio.Have made mechanical adjustments to robot, to allow it run smoother.Written Python code to implement basic control of robot.Have researched ways of communicating with the robot using the internet.

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Attention AreasBroken Gumstix Connex 400Irreparable awaiting replacement.Voltage Regulator blown.Other IssuesSmall delay with Wifistix due to the Mac address of wifistix not being registered with NUI Galway NetworkUnable to use laptop for a while due to broken screen, which slowed progress.

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ScheduleOnce new Gumstix received, code may be downloaded and field trials of robot can be done Next Week.Work on controlling via webpage, currently researching Next Month.Start work on add-ons, such as sensors for obstacle detection, and possibly a camera for live streaming of robot - Early March.

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ResourcesWould like to thank, Technicians; Myles, Shaun and Martin and my project supervisor Fergal OMalley for their help with technical issues.Would also like to thank Frank Callaly for his Help with using Linux and the Gumstix. Other useful resources have been the Gumstix online forum, Gumstix Support online and The OReilly Series of Python books.

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Personal GoalsTo Work consistently and avail of the lab when I have any free time.To cover all possible issues so as to avoid serious problems down the line.To keep my supervisor updated, and to update my project webpage regularly.

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Thank You

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